The Economy of Grace

In this third sermon in the series, "America in Crisis" we look at the difference between the worlds economy and God's economy. While the difficulties of the world and our economy barrage us, we are reminded that God's grace provides a different kind of economy for Christians to live in. It is an economy that gives us hope and stability in a tumultuous time.
As such we believe that God has provided a stimulus package for us that is life changing. It is called grace.

The Religious Bailout

In our current economic situation this message connects the dots to help us understand that we are in an even greater spiritual crisis. The good news is that God has paid a great price to provide a bailout package that will cover all the cost of sin.
The central message in this sermon is that we need to take advantage of God's offer in Jesus Christ.
Although this message is presented in a fun parody on recent government press conferences, it is very serious in the need of all people to claim their personal and spiritual bailout package from God. If you have never made Jesus your personal lord and savior, at the end of the message there is a short prayer that you can pray that will begin your personal faith journey in accepting the great measure of God's love and grace for yourself.

The Economic Equation

This is the first sermon in my series on the crisis situation of our American economy. In it I speak bluntly about facts and statistics while pointing us toward the bifurcation and difference of our worldly economy and our heavenly economy.
What was Jesus really trying to say in this parable of the dishonest steward. Did he really mean for us to buy friends with our money, or did he mean something altogether different. I dare you to listen to this challenging word. Then I hope you will take time to share your response.

Infinite Opportunities

In this final sermon using Toy Story, we find that great opportunities come in the greater diversity of community. As Christians our responsibility is to find new ways to open our doors and welcome people into a vital relationship of faith with Jesus Christ. That requires us to try new things, add new service, and use different gifts of people. This is a very honest message as Geneseo begins the dreaming and planning process of adding a new service.

Infinite Love

This sermon continues our study into understanding how God calls us to be his people, his church, and his community of faith. It challenges us in our understanding of "reaching out" with Gods love. It reminds us to love the stranger and treat them as if they were one of us.

The message has a special appearance from Buzz and Woody (Video clip) and reminds us that our first reaction to the stranger is not always what it should be. We need to step back and remind ourselves to love others as God loves us.

Beyond Doubt

This is a creative message shared by two of the main characters in the movie Toy Story. Woody and Buzz meet for the first time and discuss change, faith, doubt, and whether or not Buzz can fly. The summary is that no one can fly if they never try. So as Christians we are called, like Peter in Matthew 14, to step out of the boat, out of our comfort zone, and follow Christ.
Change and growth can be scary, but they can also promise the greatest form of spiritual growth and gratification.

Beyond Fear

This sermon introduces us to our January series on vision. In it I talk about the fear of change and fear of the unknown. I lay out the specifics of vision for Geneseo as a congregation for the year 2009.

Proverbs 29:18 says, "Where there is no vision the people perish." I believe we are called to be a people of vision. I believe God has given us a mission to fulfill in our community. As a people of God we must stretch ourselves to find new ways to impart the good news of the gospel to everyone around us. In 2009 let us boldly embrace that mission and step out in faith into uncharted areas in our community.

I hope you take time to listen & I encourage your discussion on this topic.

In Christ, Pastor Ferguson